ATHENS, Ala. – The North Carolina Division of the American Bass Anglers Open Series will hold its third event on 5/19/2018 on High Rock Lake out of Tamarac Marina.

In early June of 2017, Steve Sink of Winston Salem, North Carolina won on High Rock Lake. with 21.19 pounds. He anchored his catch with a bass that weighed 6.03 pounds. “I caught probably 10-12 keepers today. I caught a couple shallow and then I moved out to catch the rest. I caught most of them on a Carolina rigged worm.” Said Sink.

To enter, anglers fishing the boater division pay $200.00 per single day events with the co-anglers paying $100.00 for the single day events. The first place boater is guaranteed a minimum of $5000.00.

Anglers fishing the boater division may weigh in up to five bass and the co-anglers may weigh in up to three bass.

The tournament will launch out of Tamarac Marina, Ramp Address: 9120 Bringle Ferry Road Salisbury NC 28146. Anglers can register onsite through 6:30pm eastern time Friday evening.
In addition to cash and prizes for top finishers, boater and co-angler competitors may also win contingency bonuses from such sponsors as Triton Boats, Mercury Outboards, Motorguide, T-H Marine, ABU Garcia and Power Pole. See the Manufacturer websites for specific details on how to qualify for these bonuses.

For more information on this tournament, call Rodney Michael tournament manager, at 256-497-0967 or ABA at 256-232-0406. Online at americanbassanglers.com

American Bass Anglers commitment is to provide low cost, close to home tournaments for the weekend angler and at the same time offer each competitor an upward path for individual angler progression. For more information about American Bass Anglers and the American Fishing Tour, the Open Series, the 100% Plus Team Tour, or the American Couples Series visit www.americanbassanglers.com.